Becoming a Bridge Builder: Faith, Leadership, the Courage to Create Change-Rev. Dr. B. Keith Haney

How do we bring people together in a world where differences in beliefs, experiences, and perspectives can so easily divide us? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Rev. Dr. B. Keith Haney explores faith, leadership, unity, and the courage it takes to create meaningful change.

With more than 30 years of ministry experience, Dr. Haney serves as Assistant to the President for Missions, Human Care, and Stewardship in Iowa District West of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Through his leadership, writing, and podcast, Becoming Bridge Builders, he encourages people and organizations to navigate change, strengthen relationships, and find common ground.

We discuss his book Guided by Grace: A Narrative to Lead Organizational Change, which explores the challenges organizations face when familiar approaches stop working and transformation becomes necessary. Dr. Haney also shares insights from One Nation Under God: Healing Racial Divides in America, examining the importance of listening, rebuilding trust, and addressing division with empathy and accountability.

This conversation is about learning to listen without abandoning your values, embracing change when it feels uncomfortable, and recognizing that leadership begins with understanding ourselves. Because being a bridge builder doesn’t mean everyone has to agree—it means being willing to recognize one another’s humanity and work toward a better future together.

📬 Guest Details

• Name: Rev. Dr. B. Keith Haney
• Roles: Pastor | Author | Leadership Advocate | Podcast Host
• Current Position: Assistant to the President for Missions, Human Care, and Stewardship, Iowa District West, Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
• Podcast: Becoming Bridge Builders
• Book: Guided by Grace: A Narrative to Lead Organizational Change
• Other Book: One Nation Under God: Healing Racial Divides in America
• Book Link: https://wipfandstock.com/9798385251667/guided-by-grace/
• Experience: More than 30 years in ministry and leadership
• Areas of Expertise: Faith-based leadership, organizational change, community development, racial reconciliation, communication, unity, and relationship-building
• Key Themes: Bridge building, overcoming division, leadership through uncertainty, embracing change, empathy, grace, accountability, and rebuilding trust
• Focus: Helping individuals, communities, and organizations navigate change, strengthen relationships, and work toward meaningful transformation
• Core Message: We may not choose the divisions or circumstances we inherit, but we can choose to listen, build bridges, and help create a better future together.